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Since it was Monday, the house was more peaceful than usual and Penny couldn't be happier. She might have appeared indifferent to her siblings, but she was also careful around them. Her parents also told her they had some prior commitments, and they left together.

Finally, some time alone.

Watching Chunchun and Tiana play, Penny propped her cheeks with her hands. She was sitting on the grass with her legs crossed, deep in thought.

"Miss Penny, I brought you some orange juice."

Penny looked up, only to see Butler Jen placing down a glass of orange juice beside her. He had this gentle smile on his face, holding the tray in front vertically, but kept his bending posture so she wouldn't hurt her neck looking up.

"Thank you, Butler Jen!"

Butler Jen nodded as he glanced at her pets. "Miss Penny, I noticed that you hadn't taken Chunchun and

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Tiana to the vet. Should I schedule you an

appointment?"

"Oh." Penny's lips formed an o-shape as realization dawned on her. "Right. What an irresponsible parent. Thank you for reminding me, Butler Jen. And yes, please help me schedule an appointment, but if possible, not on Thursday."

Lines appeared on Butler Jen's forehead. Why not on Thursday?

He didn't ask, though. "Very well. I'll do it right away."

Butler Jen excused himself to schedule an

appointment. As he walked off, Penny kept her gaze on his back.

"I promised that kid that he could only see them on Thursday." Penny shook her head, having the main reason for wanting to fulfill her promise was because she gave her word.

a glass of orange juice, Butler Jen returned. He

relaying his message,

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her. However, the distance was still not enough for her to ignore his presence. "Butler Jen, is everything okay?" she asked curiously. "Why are you standing

your

really... but it makes me think I'm doing something wrong or I'm being

head. "Apologies, Miss Penny. I didn't think it

per se...

you... worried about me?" She tilted her head to the side because this was the only explanation she could think of if there wasn't a

are in school and your parents left for some important matters. I thought it'd make you lonely if you were left alone in

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came here, I don't recall having some time alone. I'm not saying everyone's company is bad, but I enjoy times like this too. So, don't feel bad.

in his eyes, did she

talked. Each of her words often carried sincerity and wisdom. Even an old man like him couldn't

still so young, but also very

will not disturb your time alone. However, if you need some company, I'll try

too. Butler Jen,

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the middle of the city, Jessa sat in the private dining room. She looked around with a high brow, sucking her inner cheek as she assessed the surrounding. "Hah! What a fancy restaurant," she snorted, thinking that even restaurants for rich people were

and Charles hadn't arrived yet, Jessa took out her phone and took a selfie. She stretched her arm to show

Penny's parents came in. They sat opposite her, both quiet as if they

you're Penny's parents, huh?" Jessa nodded while

had some mild curls falling to her slender shoulder blades. Her clothing was reserved, but elegant. Despite wearing only her wedding rings as an accessory, she still exuded the

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